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Coin Cell Batteries - a Safety Reminder

Coin Cell Batteries - a Safety Reminder

There have been stories in the news recently reminding people of the dangers of the dangers of coin cell, or 'button' batteries around young children, and to help remind customers we are now including the following reminder with all orders containing such batteries.
New Product: 5V LED Desk Lamp Kit

New Product: 5V LED Desk Lamp Kit

Our new 5V LED Desk Lamp Kit is a great introduction to electronics and product design. This super bright kit containing 9 x super flux 5mm white LEDs and resistors to power them properly. This bright kit makes a brilliant and straight forward to make lighting unit that can be fitted to most projects very easily and could be used in lamps, models or as a USB powered light for your desk.
Geoff Hampson reports on the ICSAT new curriculum event

Geoff Hampson reports on the ICSAT new curriculum event

On the 16th of October Kitronik were invited to the iDEAS hub in Bradford by ICSAT (Inspirational Curriculum Support Advice & Training) to talk to teachers about electronics and to take part in a twilight session looking at the new curriculum.
sparkfun digital sandbox

Video Digital Sandbox

The Digital Sandbox from SparkFun explained.
New Product Update: FM Radio Kit

New Product Update: FM Radio Kit

Our FM Radio kit has had a complete redesign and as a result audio quality is better than ever. Make a radio out of anything!
When it Comes to Wearable Technology Geoff is no Apprentice

When it Comes to Wearable Technology Geoff is no Apprentice

As it's the new series of The Apprentice we decided to let Geoff finish work before his usual 10pm. We hadn't anticipated though that he'd actually like the principal behind Team Tenacity's Little Smart Jacket (although he preferred the look of the boys' sweater), and so this morning I arrived in to find him busy working away on his own Little Smart Sweater.
Fluffy Circuits, a Sound Responsive Device by Pippa Doyle

Fluffy Circuits, a Sound Responsive Device by Pippa Doyle

Circuits don't have to be hard, cold and made entirely of metal and plastic they can be soft, cute, colourful, creative and even fluffy
New Product Update: MP3 Mono Amplifier V2.0

New Product Update: MP3 Mono Amplifier V2.0

After a redesign, our best selling Mono Amplifier Kit hits Version 2.
The Crafty Robot at Maker Faire Rome

The Crafty Robot at Maker Faire Rome

The Crafty Robot packed up his Fizzbits and paper cutter and flew to Rome to join 2500 other makers at the official Maker Faire Europe.
New Product Update: Ambient Light Sensor, Current Sensor & Relay Control Breakout Boards

New Product Update: Ambient Light Sensor, Current Sensor & Relay Control Breakout Boards

The last (for now) of our new breakout boards are now on the shelves. We complete the set with an Ambient Light Sensor Breakout Board, a Current Sensor Breakout Board (ACS711) and a Relay Control Breakout Board.
Creator Fair at the National Space Centre

Creator Fair at the National Space Centre

The first ever Creator Fair at the National Space Centre. An Electro-Fashion Workshop. some old friends and new faces.
New Product Update: Motor / Stepper Motor Drive & 3 Axis Accelerometer Breakout Boards

New Product Update: Motor / Stepper Motor Drive & 3 Axis Accelerometer Breakout Boards

We have been working hard to develop a variety of breakout boards with the idea of making it easier for you to connect a whole range of devices into your project. This week we are introducing our new Motor / Stepper Motor Drive Board and a 3 Axis Accelerometer Breakout Board.
New Product Update: Temperature Sensor & Digital Barometer Breakout Boards

New Product Update: Temperature Sensor & Digital Barometer Breakout Boards

We have been working hard to develop a variety of breakout boards with the idea of making it easier for you to connect a whole range of devices into your project. We have eight new Breakout Boards in total, this week we begin with the Temperature Sensor and Digital Barometer Breakout Boards.
Getting Started with E-Textiles: Basic Stitches

Getting Started with E-Textiles: Basic Stitches

Learn about basic E-Textiles stitches in our easy to follow tutorial.
New Product Update: Make Your Mini-figures Move with Fizzbit

New Product Update: Make Your Mini-figures Move with Fizzbit

The Fizzbit is a way to bring movement and excitement to mini-figures of your own invention. It is a small module containing a vibration motor, super capacitor and USB socket, which can plug directly into a computer or USB power supply. Slot the charged Fizzbit into your mini-figure and watch it battle, race and dance around.
New Product Update: Soldering Irons, Stands and Accessories

New Product Update: Soldering Irons, Stands and Accessories

Our range of soldering tools is extending and now includes a 60W Digital Soldering Station, a 25W Economy Soldering Iron (Mains Powered), an Economy Soldering Iron Stand, solder extractor, leaded solder and a Multicore, No-clean, Quality Solder Mop.
New Product Update: Raspberry Pi Accessories and Starter Packs

New Product Update: Raspberry Pi Accessories and Starter Packs

From September 2014, teaching children to learn and write code will be a mandatory requirement across all primary and secondary schools in England. With these new changes, we've introduced a whole host of new Raspberry Pi add-on boards, hardware drivers, accessories and starter packs.
New Product Update: Back to School Tools

New Product Update: Back to School Tools

Is your D&T Department prepared for the start of term? With the summer holidays drawing to a close, we have stripped our new product lines back to basics with yet more hand tools!
New Product Update: New Electro-Fashion Sewable Light Kits

New Product Update: New Electro-Fashion Sewable Light Kits

These new E-Textiles kits from Kitronik have been specially designed so that electronics can easily be used in textile applications - without soldering!
New Product Update: Back to School Tools

New Product Update: Back to School Tools

Hand tools are a D&T Department's best friend and these new screwdrivers are great value for very little money! You can now pick yourself up a set of 6 Duratool Precision Screwdrivers for just £3.36 (inc. VAT)!